Tender

Political Intelligence Services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is currently seeking a contractor for the "Political Intelligence Services" project, classified under the industry category of political services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th March 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. This contract, which will be executed in the West Midlands, is structured as an open procedure below the threshold with services needed from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in political and market research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored intelligence solutions. Companies that excel in providing timely reports, alerts, and comprehensive insights relevant to parliamentary activity would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their portfolio and establishing a long-term partnership with Ofqual.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political Intelligence Services

Notice Description

Ofqual is seeking to engage a contractor for the Provision of Political Intelligence Services. This includes but is not limited to Parliamentary business alerts via Email which provide daily live reporting, same day alerting and roundups plus advance alerting to new information (weekly forward planning) in line with specified areas relevant to Ofqual.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd56771d-57d2-4b77-a487-f339dfd8d2a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79342000 - Marketing services

98132000 - Services furnished by political organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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